Drug Detection Capabilities Evolve To Counter Smugglers’ Shifting Tactics
Rail Networks Remain High‑Risk Targets for Disruption
Recent attacks targeting rail infrastructure have underscored the sector’s vulnerability to high‑impact disruptions, particularly during major international events. The incidents, highlighted in a new transportation security review, demonstrate how rail networks—often spanning vast, open, and difficult‑to‑secure environments—remain attractive targets for those seeking to cause widespread operational and economic disruption. The review notes that even isolated…
Digitalization Exposes Rail Infrastructure to Rising Cyber Risks
The rail sector is facing an intensifying cybersecurity threat landscape as digitalization accelerates across signalling, rolling stock, passenger information systems, and remote maintenance platforms. Recent government‑backed studies highlight millions of cyber incidents affecting UK businesses, with rail—classified as critical national infrastructure—exposed to both IT and operational technology vulnerabilities. Documented incidents include ransomware attacks on operators,…
Munich Security Conference Relies on Veridos Access Control System
Veridos will once again provide the secure participant identification technology for the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in 2026. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the company’s electronic access control system is being used at the world’s leading forum for international security policy. The long-standing partnership highlights the reliability, security and operational stability of the Veridos…
Explosion Damages Railway Tracks, Freight Train
An explosion took place around midnight on Friday, January 23 in the Sirhind area of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. The blast severely damaged the railway tracks. The explosion also caused significant damage to the engine of a freight train. The train operator was injured and rail traffic on the Amritsar–Delhi section was delayed.Sources reported that…
Stabbing on Train to Mumbai Leaves Man Dead
A 33-year-old man died after being stabbed on a moving local train in Mumbai following a minor argument with another passenger on Saturday, January 24. A man named Omkar Shinde, who has no prior criminal record, has been arrested for allegedly carrying out the fatal attack. The victim was identified as Alok Kumar Singh, who…
Plan in Place to Evacuate Thousands out of Israel if Iran and Israel Conflict Escalates
Tourism Ministry of Israel has finalized an emergency evacuation plan for approximately 42,000 tourists if a conflict between Iran and Israel necessitates that airspace be closed. The plan would allow officials to immediately contact visitors and organize secure transport to land border crossings. The plan was developed after a June 2025 incident when tens of…
Derailing Attempt Thwarted in India
An attempt to derail the Maharaja Express was averted near Jaipur, India due to the alertness of the locomotive pilot. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 20 as the train was traveling from Jaipur to Sawai Madhopur with foreign tourists onboard. The pilot noticed five or six heavy angle irons placed apparently deliberately on the…
Spain’s Deadliest Train Crash in a Decade Kills at Least 39
At least 39 people were killed and dozens more injured when a high-speed train derailed and collided with another train late Sunday in Adamuz, southern Spain, local authorities said. It is the country’s deadliest rail disaster since 2013. Transport Minister Óscar Puente cautioned that the death toll may climb as rescue crews continue searching the…
Garrett Metal Detectors Achieves Industry-Leading ISO Certification
GARLAND, Texas, Jan. 8, 2026 – Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announced today that it had been officially certified as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliant, in addition to its existing ISO 9001 compliance. Together, these certifications represent a profound commitment to quality, environmental, and safety management systems that will set the company apart in the…
Motorola Solutions Expands AI-Powered Security Platform to Solve Complex Safety and Operational Challenges
Motorola Solution will showcase how its latest advancements in AI are helping critical enterprises and security providers maintain safety and awareness across vast operations, moving from reactive incident detection to proactive response, at Intersec, taking place from January 12 to 14. Avigilon Visual Alerts uses intuitive conversational interfaces to significantly expand the catalogue of visual events…
Woman Falls on Tracks, Dies at NYC Grand Central
A Woman well onto the tracks after walking between subway cars in New York City. The incident happened on Saturday, January 10 at Grand Central Station – 42nd Street. The woman died of her injuries on Sunday.The New York City Subway Authority reiterated that no one should walk between cars even if the train is…
Apstec Systems To Launch AI-Driven High-Throughput Discriminative Metal Detection System
Apstec Merlin – The New Standard for Non-invasive Security Screening to Detect Metallic Threats Stockholm – Dubai, January 9, 2026 – Apstec Systems® (Apstec®) continues to deliver the Future of Security Screening, announcing today the launch of its new AI-driven discriminative metal detection system, Apstec Merlin, at Intersec Dubai (The World’s Leading Safety, Security and…